Which sequence best represents the general-to-specific structure of an academic introduction?
Research question → examples → background → definition
Main topic → narrowing and definition → background → controversy → research question
Recommendations → thesis statement → background → main topic
Overview → conclusion → controversy → research question
What should normally come after the research question in the introduction?
New examples and detailed source analysis
The final recommendations
A summary of the methodology results
The writer’s stance, thesis statement and an overview of the dissertation
Why should the main topics in the thesis statement be compared with the Literature Review and Discussion paragraphs?
To check that every paragraph contains the same sources
To check that the body paragraphs develop the arguments promised in the thesis statement
To ensure that every paragraph uses identical wording
To make the thesis statement longer
Which three elements should a clear topic sentence normally contain?
A quotation, an example and a reference
A definition, a recommendation and a conclusion
Signposting, a viewpoint and the specific paragraph topic
Supporting evidence, a counterargument and methodology
Which two elements should a summary sentence normally contain?
A new topic and a new source
A quotation and a detailed example
A definition and a research question
A summary of the literature and an explanation of what the literature indicates
Which order is generally the most coherent for a Literature Review or Discussion paragraph?
Topic sentence → supporting information → example → summary sentence
Example → summary sentence → support → topic sentence
Supporting information → topic sentence → example → new argument
Summary sentence → example → topic sentence → supporting information
Which statement correctly distinguishes cohesive devices from referencing words?
Cohesive devices link ideas, while referencing words refer back to previously mentioned information.
Cohesive devices introduce sources, while referencing words give page numbers.
Cohesive devices are used only in introductions, while referencing words are used only in conclusions.
Cohesive devices refer back to previously mentioned information, while referencing words link ideas
Which option best describes an effective conclusion?
It introduces a new argument and adds several new sources.
It repeats the introduction word for word.
It restates the stance, summarises the analysis of the main themes, answers the research question and may provide recommendations or predictions.
It focuses mainly on definitions and background information.